Convos with Chordates

Convos is back BABY! Now it's two DOCTOR chordates coming at you with more fun and exciting episodes planned for 2024! New full episode out this Monday.

**DISCLAIMER** This episode touches on self-harm, listener discretion is advised. **DISCLAIMER** Join your favourite chordates, Sammy and Anastasia as they take a dive into the realm of mental health! Sammy and Anastasia sit down with the incredible Jess Tam to unravel the complexities of the mind. The trio opens up about their personal mental health journeys, sharing raw and authentic experiences...

Prepare to be spellbound in this spine-tingling episode as Sammy and Anastasia delve deep into the enigmatic realm of the afterlife. They're joined by the captivating Saoirse Patto, who has a degree in forensic mortuary practice. Saoirse unveils the chilling secrets of her cryptic profession. Join this trio of daring chordates as they unlock the mysteries surrounding what becomes of us when we tak...

Sammy and Anastasia have a "girl talk" episode and delve into romantic relationships. They both share things that they learned from past relationships, how they approach relationships now, and offer their advice for people looking to be in a relationship. There is tea, have your bikkies ready. Credits: Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova www.ashavrova.com www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/ https...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episodes touches on topics of body image, eating disorders, and unsolicited body comments. Join Sammy and Anastasia on an inspiring journey of self-acceptance and body positivity as they open up about their personal battles with body image and eating disorders. In this episode, they share their stories of growth, resilience, and the pursuit of self-love. Credits: Producer &am...

In this episode, Anastasia and Sammy delve into the world of gaming through the eyes of a passionate gamer. Our guest, Josh, shares his experiences with various games, discussing his perspective into the gaming community, and answers some of our gaming questions. Additionally, we explore the perspective of a woman who games, shedding light on the challenges and rewards of being part of the gaming...

Anastasia and Sammy chat with Liz Surovic, delving into the delicate relationship between science and religion. The trio explores the intriguing question of whether these two seemingly distinct realms can harmoniously coexist within the perspective of an evolutionary biologist. Credits: Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova www.ashavrova.com www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/ https://twitter.com/s...

Have you ever bumped into a Karen in the wild?  Join Anastasia and Sammy, your two friendly chordates as they chat to Tim Churchill. Tim is a PhD researcher by day and works as a bartender; he deals with quite a few Karens. He also knows a lot about alcohol and making excellent drinks. Credits: Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova www.ashavrova.com www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/ https://...

Sammy and Anastasia chat with Dr. Zoe Xirocostas, a recent PhD graduate about their educational journeys through high school and university. They openly share their experiences, including the challenges they faced and the setbacks they encountered (such as failing classes!). Despite these hurdles, they each persevered, and ultimately emerged as successful individuals. Connect with the guest, Zoe X...

Convos with Chordates would like to welcome our new host: Sammy Burke! For her first episode as co-host, Sammy chats with Anastasia about pride month, history of pride month, and what pride means to them. In this episode we do talk about some topics that may be triggering for some audiences, including violence against people of the LGBTQ+ community, so please be cautious when listening.

Anastasia chats with Sammy Burke on invisible disabilities, mental health, and advocating for yourself. Sammy's socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB Website: https://samanthamarine.com/ Podcast Credits: Producer: Anastasia Shavrova Website: www.ashavrova.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/itsstasi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sci_stasia Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak Instagram: w...

Anastasia and Darragh De Groot, both whom self-identify as "extroverts" chat about why they are how they are now, despite having a hard childhood, making friends as an adult, and the hardships of COVID isolation. Podcast Credits: Producer: Anastasia Shavrova Instagram: www.instagram.com/itsstasi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sci_stasia Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak Instagram: www.instagram.c...

For the 2023 debut episode Anastasia hosts an episode for Womens History Month where she celebrates some of the incredible women in her life. Women featured in this episode: Amie Urban Melissa Pappas Dr. Zoe Xirocostas Dr. Angela Moles Samantha Burke (poem Defining Woman) Dr. Francesca Luberti Musonda Yamfwa Kate Irwin Darragh De Groot

Chordates hosts Anastasia and Harry chat to Amie Urban. Amie has some interesting experiences through tinder which take her across the globe! We also delve into love languages and worst date stories! Credits: Co-Producers: Anastasia Shavrova & Harry Eyck (www.instagram.com/itsstasi/) Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak (www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/) Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creat...

In this episode of Conversation with Chordates Harry and Anastasia chat with their good friend Jigmidmaa Boldbaatar. Jigmidmaa grew up in Mongolia and she tells Harry and Anastasia all about what life is like in Mongolia and some history of Mongolia. Most importantly, has Jigmidmaa seen Mulan, and what does she think? Credits: Co-Producers: Anastasia Shavrova & Harry Eyck (www.instagram.com/it...

Did you also love dinosaurs as a kid? Well Harry and Anastasia get to chat to their dinosaur expert friend Lachlan Hart all about dinosaurs - and a frog like dinosaur that Lachlan is obsessed with, probably because he studies it. Credits: Co-Producers: Anastasia Shavrova & Harry Eyck (www.instagram.com/itsstasi/) Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak (www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/) Intro...

How did life begin? Have aliens visited earth? What is contact dancing? The always brilliant Luke Stellar answers these questions and more in this out of this world episode! Credits: Co-Producers: Anastasia Shavrova & Harry Eyck (www.instagram.com/itsstasi/) Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak (www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/) Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative (https://www.instagram...

Today the chordates chat with one of the loosest units you'll ever meet Simone Herrmannsen aka the Bushpig. We discuss the bends, vertical farming, haunted bathrooms, and more!